Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

By Treehouse Media

Funny. Wild. And true. Offbeat police stories told by the officers who lived them.

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How many episodes does Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement episodes:

October 08, 2025 71. Pepe Le Pew Pew
Phew! Former Detention Sgt. Justin Patrick shares wild stories about romance, demons, and a skunk. Thankfully, not all at the same time. Plus more~!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

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47min
October 01, 2025 70. Sweet Thieves
Tasty! Police Officer and Congressional Candidate Brian Stahl shares hilarious stories on where NOT to use the bathroom, candy thieves, and MORE!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and retired officer Josh Jackson

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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43min
September 17, 2025 69. Who You Gonna Call?
Wrong number! Lewisville Police Officer Rachel Roberts shares hilarious stories about people calling the police for all the wrong reasons, the benefit of a resting happy face, and MORE!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and retired officer Josh Jackson

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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53min
September 10, 2025 68. RIGHT IN THE BUTT
Wise County Sheriff's Deputies Chris Ratliff and Carter Savage share their wild and hilarious stories about proper taser probe placement, SWAT extractions, and why fences are not your friend. Plus more!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos
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54min
September 03, 2025 67. SUSPECT HIDE AND SEEK
Break out your fuzzy cuffs! Dallas Police Assistant Chief Jeremy Foy and Senior Cpl. Louis Pacheco share some of their wild stories about squad car sleeping etiquette, hide and seek with a suspect, and what's a DIRT MONSTER?!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Survivor Joann Jackson

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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49min
August 27, 2025 66. OVER THE TOP UNDERCOVER STORIES
You did WHAT?! Officers Jimmy Polyak and Brad Sims share hilarious stories about all the ways to bust working girls, dog CPR, how NOT to hitch a horse, and MORE!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos
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1h
August 20, 2025 POLICE ACADEMY
Roll call! Officer Josh Vanbrunt and retired Officer Mitchell Ellis share hilarious stories about their REAL Police Academy (pull-ups, runs, and showers), unapproved ride-alongs, and MORE!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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46min
August 13, 2025 Emergency Management & PAINFUL LAUGHTER
Regional Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez talks about her deployment to Kerr County for flood relief, her role as planning Director for the Dallas 911 Memorial stair climb, and LOTS OF LAUGHS about how to feed predators at the zoo, radio active wasps, and MORE!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley with special guest Karen Freeto Rutherford.

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

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45min
August 06, 2025 A NAKED MAN RIDES A HORSE INTO A BAR
Unbelievable! Episode 63 is here, and it features Officer Rachel Roberts, former Officer Jeff Parkerson, and Lt. Phil Gingerella sharing stories about naked barebacking, a kangaroo traffic stop, and MORE!

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Survivor Joann Jackson.

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Survivor Joann Jackson.

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos
...more
56min
July 30, 2025 OLD LADY FIGHT CLUB
Donkeys, little people, punchy old women, and MORE! This 62nd episode has it ALL with Officer Brad Uptmore and retired Officer Ross Dobelbower.

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Survivor Joann Jackson.

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos

Links:

Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)

Follow us on Facebook

Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and videos
...more
56min

FAQs about Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement:

How many episodes does Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.